SPEAKERS & GUESTS
For this memorable event, as we mark 100 years of Davy, we gather not only to celebrate a hundred years of trust, resilience and stewardship, but also to learn from those who have helped shape, and continue to shape the future of our profession. Our speakers tonight embody the values that have sustained success across generations: disciplined thinking, sound judgement and an unwavering commitment to clients. Their insight offers us an opportunity to reflect on a century of progress while looking ahead with ambition, responsibility and confidence for the next hundred years.
Claire Byrne
Claire is the presenter of The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk, Ireland's commercial talk radio station.
She worked for 15 years at Ireland's public service broadcaster, RTE, where she presented on both radio and television, covering national and international news.
Prior to that, she worked at TV3 in Ireland, Channel 5 and ITN in London and with the BBC in the Channel Islands.
Anthony Smurfit, President, Group CEO & Director
Anthony is President, Group Chief Executive Officer and Director of Smurfit Westrock. He served as a Director of Smurfit Kappa Group since 1989 and was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2015.
Prior to this, he served as Group Chief Operations Officer of SKG from November 2002. He was Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe from October 1999 to 2002, prior to which he was Deputy Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe and previously Chief Executive Officer of Smurfit France. Anthony is also a member of the European Round Table of Industrials.
Joseph Davy, XXXX
Anthony is President, Group Chief Executive Officer and Director of Smurfit Westrock. He served as a Director of Smurfit Kappa Group since 1989 and was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2015.
Prior to this, he served as Group Chief Operations Officer of SKG from November 2002. He was Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe from October 1999 to 2002, prior to which he was Deputy Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe and previously Chief Executive Officer of Smurfit France. Anthony is also a member of the European Round Table of Industrials.
Brian Davy, XXXX
Anthony is President, Group Chief Executive Officer and Director of Smurfit Westrock. He served as a Director of Smurfit Kappa Group since 1989 and was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2015.
Prior to this, he served as Group Chief Operations Officer of SKG from November 2002. He was Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe from October 1999 to 2002, prior to which he was Deputy Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe and previously Chief Executive Officer of Smurfit France. Anthony is also a member of the European Round Table of Industrials.
Gavin Kelly, Group CEO
Anthony is President, Group Chief Executive Officer and Director of Smurfit Westrock. He served as a Director of Smurfit Kappa Group since 1989 and was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2015.
Prior to this, he served as Group Chief Operations Officer of SKG from November 2002. He was Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe from October 1999 to 2002, prior to which he was Deputy Chief Executive of Smurfit Europe and previously Chief Executive Officer of Smurfit France. Anthony is also a member of the European Round Table of Industrials.